The teaser offers a tantalizing glimpse into the seemingly quiet town of West Bengal, where dark secrets are buried in its belly and danger lurks at every corner. To escape their financial troubles, Latika and Palash attempt a daring bank heist, with an unlikely accomplice. However, things go horribly wrong as they cross paths with gangsters and police offers with their own sinister agendas.

Loot Kaand will soon be available to stream for free exclusively on Amazon MX Player, available through its apps on mobile, Amazon’s shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs.

Teaser Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC7QheZRfWE&feature=youtu.be

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The film that marks Manish Mundra’s directorial debut received unanimous appreciation and praise for its hard-hitting performances, fine storytelling and an overall cinematic experience that left audiences moved and emotional.

Here’s what some of them said after watching the film –

Says Suchitra Pillai, “The film was hard-hitting and kept you gripped right till the very end. And the performances were absolutely fabulous.”

Said Anup Soni, “HARD-HITTING..made with a lot of sensitivity & compassion by Manish Mundra and shows his command in his very 1st film as a director.”

Said Aahana Kumra, “A big congratulations to Manish Mundra for such a powerful and hard-hitting directorial debut.”

Said Anjali Barot, “I absolutely loved the film and the fact that I was terrified throughout the film shows how genuine and beautiful the performances were.”

Apart from the other great things fellow industry actors had to say, actor Kriti Kulhari, in fact, was in tears after watching the film and was so overwhelmed by SIYA that she was lost for words.

Produced by Drishyam Films, SIYA directed by Manish Mundra released nationwide in four languages today, the 16th September 2022.

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Siya marks producer Manish Mundra’s directorial debut and though the hard-hitting film starring Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh is based out one of the northern states in India, much like most of Drishyam’s films, it speaks to a global audience.

While the teaser of Siya had created much intrigue with audiences, the trailer is gripping from start to finish as we can’t help but relate and empathize with the protagonist’s plight. Raw and as real as it gets, Siya is an uncompromising look at the harsh reality women around the world continue to face.

A plight for justice, a fight for what’s right, the trailer takes audiences through the journey of the protagonist who navigates a man’s world. The trailer of the film also gives audiences glimpses of the stellar performances in store as Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh truly push the envelope as performers.

Says director Manish Mundra, “Siya is a story of resilience and grit. It also deals with the hypocrisy behind crimes against women. It is such an important story at a time where these atrocities continue to rise all around the world. I hope Siya sparks important conversation and dialogue on the subject and that audiences understand the relevance of the film and support it.”

Says Pooja Pandey, “This is a role of a lifetime. It challenged every aspect of me as an artist. Victims have endured so much and I had to ensure that the character reflected the rollercoaster of emotions that goes through a woman’s mind when something this terrible happens to her. I hope I’ve done justice to the character and that audiences connect with her.”

Adds Vineet Kumar Singh, who also celebrates his birthday today, “There couldn’t be a better way to celebrate the day. As an actor, I’m always on the lookout for new and challenging roles and Siya is one of them. It’s always special because while I’ve worked with Manish on three films before, this is our first as director-actor and I’m happy to be part of his directorial debut.”

Produced by Drishyam Films, Siya is directed by Manish Mundra will release nationwide on 16th September 2022.

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Directed by corporate bigwig turned producer Manish Mundra, the makers of SIYA have launched the first-look poster of the film. Reflecting the cocktail of emotions a victim undergoes from fear, anger, pain and helplessness, the poster of SIYA is a reflection of the hard-hitting, gritty drama that’s guaranteed to generate social conversations.

Says director Manish Mundra, “SIYA sheds light on the hypocrisy behind the crimes countless women endure. The numbers of these crimes are staggering and only seem to be growing with every passing day. We hope to empower women to stand up and speak out with this film. Drishyam Films has always backed cinema that has a notable talking point and sends a message to film goers and SIYA too will follow suit. We hope that the audience will understand the relevance of our film and will speak out on the same.”

Says Pooja Pandey, “This role and character honestly takes a lot out of you emotionally and physically. I was moved by the script and just knew this story deserved to be told.”

Adds Vineet Kumar Singh, “Drishyam Films are known for movies and stories that have global appeal and yet are deeply rooted in India. While SIYA is based in India it has universal appeal because this concern is a global one.”

Produced by Drishyam Films, SIYA directed by Manish Mundra will release nationwide on the 16th of September 2022.

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The Makers of #AnkhonDekhi, #Masaan and Newton Bring To You Another Human Story, #SIYA. After films like Masaan, winner of two #CannesFilmFestival awards, Ankhon Dekhi, the opening film at the 8th annual #Mosaic InternationalSouthAsianFilmFestival (MISAFF) and Newton, India’s official entry to the #Oscars, Drishyam Films brings you another human story of India, SIYA. The film is the first directorial venture by #ManishMundra, the corporate leader turned film producer responsible for acclaimed films like Masaan, Ankhon Dekhi and Newton.

SIYA takes the audiences through a story of a small town girl who, against all odds, decides to fight for justice and starts a movement against the vicious patriarchal system. Bringing this cinematic experience to life, the banner has roped in breakthrough talents #PoojaPandey in and as SIYA and #Rangbaaz’sVineetKumarSingh in lead roles.

Says director Manish Mundra, “Day after day, year after year, the cases of crime against women escalate. Siya, is an attempt to depict the abject inhumanity that powerless, innocent women are subjected to in a world that treats sex as taboo and yet #women as sex objects.”

Says Pooja Pandey, “As a woman, this narrative to me felt like an important one. It’s a story that deserves to be told and one that echoes the sentiments of countless victims.”

Adds Vineet Kumar Singh, “It takes a great deal of skill to walk the fine line between entertainment and impactful messaging. #DrishyamFilms takes a leap of faith here and aims to do just that with SIYA. The film is power-packed, hard-hitting and one that commands your attention.”

Produced by Drishyam Films, SIYA is directed by Manish Mundra and will release nationwide on the 16th of September 2022.

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On the occasion, Manish Mundra, founder of Drishyam Films also makes his directorial foray under the banner, details of which will soon be announced.

Drishyam Films is known to make movies that tell enriching stories and have helped put Indian cinema on the global map.

After financing ‘Ankhon Dekhi’ there was no looking back for the corporate leader-turned film producer who went on to produce international award winning films such as Masaan (2015), Umrika (2015), Waiting (2015), Dhanak (2016), Newton (2017), Rukh (2017), Kadvi Hawa (2017), Kaamyaab (2020), Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi (2021), and Love Hostel (2022).

The multi-faceted producer, who also dabbles in creative and poetry writing and has authored two books, now turns director with Drishyam’s upcoming project that is reported to be based on true events set in rural India.

Says producer and now director Manish Mundra, “As a producer and a filmmaker I’m driven by the desire to make films that make an impact on the society and are treasured by the audience for a long time. I want to make films that age well, are path breaking and content driven. My upcoming project reflects those ideals and I’m excited to officially announce it soon.” Adding that, “It’s a special moment as Drishyam completes 7 years and one of our biggest aims as a banner is to make riveting cinema and the kind of cinema we want to in a structured, sustainable and financially sound manner.”

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In fact, the trailer of the film has already created quite a stir amongst netizens and cinephiles alike! On Friday, Sony LIV released the trailer of Tryst With Destiny and ever since, the worldwide web has been abuzz with conversations around the internationally acclaimed mini-series. Here are some of the posts that have been trending on social media channels:

“A film I have been waiting for a long time…. #TrystWithDestiny by a production house that never disappoints us… awesome starcast… trailer looks great… carry on @manmundra sir, @drishyamfilms” (sic)

“Intriguing #TrystWithDestiny… all stellar performers… you had me at ‘except one thing… the colour of your skin’” (sic)

“This is what you can say a promising trailer & once again the actors are picked up who are one of the finest in acting skills. @AshishVid @vineetkumar_s @jaideepahlawat all three are brilliant. Gud Luck @drishyamfilms for #TrystWithDestiny. @ManMundra is back again wth a bang” (sic)

If the response to the trailer is anything to go by, it looks like the critically-acclaimed anthology is set to win the hearts of the audience too!

Tryst With Destiny deep dives into real-world social issues and was the only Indian film to be a part of the Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Internationally recognized and lauded by critics, it went on to win Best Screen Play at the renowned film festival.

Directed by Prashant Nair, the award-winning mini-series stars stellar performers including Ashish Vidyarthi, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Ishwak Singh, Lillete Dubey, Victor Banerjee, Vineet Kumar Singh, Kani Kusruti, Jaideep Ahlawat, Palomi Ghosh, Amit Sial and Geetanjali Thapa. The anthology has been penned by Prashant Nair, Neeraj Pandey and Avani Deshpande.

This is what u can say a promising trailer & once again the actors are picked up who are one of the finest in acting skills.@AshishVid @vineetkumar_s @JaideepAhlawat all three are brilliant.

Gud luck @DrishyamFilms for #TrystWithDestiny. @ManMundra is back again wth a bang. https://t.co/tAoE9zqEXU

— Alankrit Shukla (@alashshukla) October 22, 2021

A film, I have been waiting for a long time….
#TrystWithDestiny
by a production house who never disappoints us…
Awesome starcast …
Trailer looks great…
Carry on @ManMundra Sir, @DrishyamFilms

— मुंगेरीलाल (सुmit) (@friendlysumit) October 23, 2021

Intriguing #TrystWithDestiny all stellar performers you had me at ‘except for one thing… … the colour of your skin’

— Vikas Sharma (@TheFilmySharma) October 23, 2021

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Bringing to life entertaining yet hard-hitting stories, Drishyam Films has given the world of cinema some incredible films like #AankhonDekhi, #Masaan, #Dhanak, #Kaamyaab and Newton. Continuing on the slate for exciting storytelling, Drishyam Films has launched its production Tryst With Destiny as a mini-series on SonyLIV. Today, the platform released the trailer of the same.

The anthology, which deep dives into real-world social issues, was the only Indian film to be a part of the Tribeca Film Festival, 2020. Internationally recognized and lauded by critics, Tryst With Destiny went on to win Best Screen Play at the renowned film festival.

The anthology features a power-packed ensemble cast that has been critically acclaimed for their work in Tryst With Destiny and beyond. Directed by Prashant Nair, Tryst With Destiny stars Ashish Vidyarthi, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Ishwak Singh, Lillete Dubey, Victor Banerjee, Vineet Kumar Singh, Kani Kusruti, Jaideep Ahlawat, Palomi Ghosh, Amit Sial and Geetanjali Thapa. The anthology has been penned by Prashant Nair, Neeraj Pandey and Avani Deshpande.

Manish Mundra, Founde, Drishyam Films
Tryst With Destiny is an anthology we are incredibly proud of. It delves into the shocking realities of class in modern-day India. SonyLIV offers a bouquet of great content with compelling and entertaining stories, and we are excited to launch the anthology on the platform. With its release, we are certain that the series is set to widen its reach even more, given the vast reach of Sony LIV. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it for you.

*Ashish Golwalkar, Head-Content, Sony Entertainment Television, SonyLIV, Sony Pictures Networks India*
At SonyLIV it is our endeavour to give our audiences fresh and relevant content and bringing an award-winning anthology series like ‘Tryst With Destiny’ is our step towards that. Narrating stories about Indians and their struggles since India achieved its independence, the anthology series will surely resonate with every Indian. I am positive, just like all our previous release, this too will be well-appreciated.

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Manish, the founder of Mumbai-based studio Drishyam Films, whose latest film Tryst with Destiny recently won a prestigious award at Tribeca, has been actively involved with securing rations and other relief materials along with celebrity photographer-film producer Atul Kasbekar and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna. Apart from mobilising many others in the industry to step forward and help out, he has also provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to the frontline workers who are risking their lives for all of ours safety, from doctors and medical staff at leading government hospitals to BMC and Mumbai Police workers and even CISF personnel. Active on social media ever since he decided to produce Rajat Kapoor’s Ankhon Dekhi over Twitter in 2015, Manish’s Twitter handle now is all about connecting with individuals and organisations who are in dire need of help in these unprecedented times.

Apart from this, Manish recently distributed over 84,000 sanitary pads as a part of his special initiative to distribute #1MillionPads. He dispatched 7500+ packets to different parts of Mumbai including Vashi along with 3000 packets to Noida and Delhi followed by 1000 packets to Bangalore. He recently even sent out 300 MS steel pipe beds to Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University University for a makeshift corona isolation centre. His Twitter feed is filled with this and countless other acts of solidarity with Indian citizens battling the virus, with #IndiaFightsCorona and #LetsDoMore, his clarion calls to action, have received thousands of tweets from celebrities as well as ordinary citizens joining hands to help each other.

Opening up about his endeavours, Manish Mundra said, “I feel it’s everyone’s responsibility to stand by each other in these difficult times. Today when we are facing this global health pandemic, it’s the time to do our bit and make this world a safer place for each one of us.” At the recently concluded #IndiaCares webinar which also had much-loved #CoronaWarriors Bollywood actor Sonu Sood and Odisha IPS Arun Bothra among others, Manish was quoted as saying “Pain unites us, having seen pain so closely, it comes from within the heart to help. Our Bhartiya sanskriti has shaped us in a way that we can’t tolerate the pain of anyone.”

Even after personally buying and donating relief materials, mobilising volunteers and coordinating deliveries of essential supplies and rations to the needy, from early March onwards till date, Manish Mundra is still going strong with his motto #LetsDoMore for Indians all across the country.

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